Valentine's Day spending [Pictures]

The average consumer will spend $133.91 on Valentine's Day gifts, up only slightly from the $130.97 spent last year. Fifty-four percent of Americans plan to celebrate the holiday, which is down from 60 percent in 2013.

The average consumer will spend $133.91 on Valentine's Day gifts, up only slightly from the $130.97 spent last year. Fifty-four percent of Americans plan to celebrate the holiday, which is down from 60 percent in 2013. (Patuxent Publishing)

Household pets aren't left out on Valentine's Day. Almost 20 percent of consumers celebrating the holiday expect to spend on average $5.51 on their dogs, cats and other pets.

Household pets aren't left out on Valentine's Day. Almost 20 percent of consumers celebrating the holiday expect to spend on average $5.51 on their dogs, cats and other pets. (Kenneth K. Lam, Baltimore Sun)

Fewer Americans plan to celebrate Valentine's Day with flowers, candy and other gifts in 2014 than last year, according to the latest survey from the National Retail Federation. See how that spending breaks down on gifts for significant others, friends and even pets. ALSO: • 5 hotels...